How bariatric surgery affects liver volume and fat density in NAFLD patients

ConclusionPatients with NAFLD undergoing bariatric surgery can expect significant decreases in liver volume and hepatic steatosis at 6  months, with 83.7% of patients achieving resolution of steatosis. Liver volume reduction plateaus 1-month post-bariatric surgery, but PDFF continues to decrease. LSG and LRYGB did not differ in efficacy for inducing regression of hepatosteatosis.
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - Category: Surgery Source Type: research